Hi Ron, The shepherd at Hodnell was a DUCKETT. The household in Hodnell,1861, was--- DUCKETT Richard, head, marr, male, 70, shepherd born Southam War. DUCKETT Elizabeth, wife, marr, female, 54, shepherds wife, born Rowington, War DUCKETT Elizabeth, dau, u/marr, female, 25, domes servant, born Ladbrooke, War The village that John's wife came from was Farthinghoe. I rechecked with Genie, to make sure that I was correct.There is also, of course a Farthingstone and Fotheringhay in Northants. I have been looking around Hodnell's surrounding parishes and haven't come up with a young John at all. However there are several DUCKETT (T) families nearby and I will send these offline. They may be related to the above shepherd and/ or the missing John and his parents. I have to go out now, but I will get back to you , offline, later. Regards, Muriel.